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How long does sliced Mozzarella deli cheese last? The exact answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - after purchasing from the deli, keep sliced Mozzarella deli cheese refrigerated at all times.

How long does sliced Mozzarella deli cheese last after the sell-by date? After sliced Mozzarella deli cheese is purchased from the deli, it may be refrigerated for 2 to 3 weeks - the "sell-by" date on the package may expire during that storage period, but the cheese will remain safe to use after the sell by date if it has been properly stored.

Unopened sliced Mozzarella deli cheese may be kept in its original store deli packaging when refrigerating; to maximize the shelf life of the cheese, do not open the package until ready to use.

To further extend the shelf life of sliced Mozzarella deli cheese, freeze; when freezing, place the cheese in the freezer before the number of days shown for refrigerator storage has elapsed.

You can maximize the shelf life of sliced Mozzarella deli cheese in the freezer by wrapping the sliced cheese tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap or place in heavy-duty freezer bags.

How long does sliced Mozzarella deli cheese last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for 2 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.

The freezer time shown is for best quality only - Mozzarella deli cheese that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.

How long does sliced Mozzarella deli cheese last after being frozen and thawed? Sliced Mozzarella deli cheese that has been defrosted can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before using; for best results, thaw cheese in the refrigerator.

Frozen cheese may become crumbly and lose some of its flavor; the thawed slice Mozzarella deli cheese will be best suited to cooked dishes, such as sauces, soups and casseroles.

How can you tell if sliced Mozzarella deli cheese is bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the cheese: if cheese develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, it should be discarded; if mold appears, discard all of the sliced Mozzarella deli cheese.